If Pakistan sticks to its decision, the T20 World Cup 2026 will be the first men’s ICC event since 2010 without an India-Pakistan clash.

‘If you withdraw at last moment…’ Sunil Gavaskar slams Pakistan boycott

Pakistan is placed in Group A along with India, the Netherlands, the USA and Namibia. They will start their campaign against the Netherlands on Feb 7 in Colombo, then face the USA on Feb 10, India on Feb 15, and Namibia on Feb 18.

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan announce squad, Babar returns; Rizwan, Rauf miss out

Many see the PCB video as a response to India’s popular “Mauka Mauka” advertisements, which often mock Pakistan’s poor record against India in ICC events. 

Pakistan stoops to new low with 'handshake' dig at India in Australia series promo | WATCH

It may not come as a surprise but Pakistan does not have a national anthem code of conduct. Historically, the general and other army officials have been standing in attention until General Zia ul Haq decided to put hand on the heart in the 70s to what seems like West inspired.

Another national anthem faux pas for Pakistan - Skipper Salman Agha's West inspired hand gesture in Sri Lanka match raises eyebrows

From Saleem Malik to Mohammad Amir, here's a look at the six Pakistani cricketers who were involved in match fixing.

From Saleem Malik to Mohammad Amir: 6 Pakistani cricketers who were involved in match fixing

In the ongoing Test match between India and England in Birmingham, Team India in the first innings posted a huge total of 587 runs, which is now the highest team total against England in the Bazball era. Let's have a look at the top five highest team totals against England.

Highest team totals against England (Bazball era)

Top 7 Highest match totals in a losing Test: 861 by England, 847 by Pakistan, 837 by New Zealand, 835 by India,  817 by England, 804 by Australia and 800 by England.

Highest match totals in a losing Test

PAK vs BAN Live Streaming | When and where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I live on smart TV, mobile app and match details

PAK vs BAN T20Is Live Streaming | When and where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series live on smart TV, mobile app and match details

Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on.

Shaheen Afridi joins 'dropped list' along with Babar and Rizwan as Pakistan announces three-T20I squad against Bangladesh

Cricket, Sports: At this year’s Champions Trophy, Pakistan were upbeat about putting the past behind them and delivering powerful performances; however, none of that happened.

Pakistan remain winless in home Champions Trophy after washed-out Bangladesh tie

Sports, Cricket: Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, New Zealand and India, against whom they are scheduled to face off (on March 23) in the marquee clash.

Waqar Younis sees Pakistan rocking in Champions Trophy 2025; Amir backs Babar Azam to hit top form

Cricket, Sports: Speaking on a podcast, Shehzad admitted that not form, not fitness, but good looks troubled him in gelling with his teammates inside the dressing room.
 

‘Good looks caused me a lot of problems,’ Ahmed Shehzad on ‘jealousy’ in Pakistan dressing room

Pakistan to not travel to India for 2026 T20 World Cup, will play their games in Sri Lanka: Report

Kamran Ghulam’s maiden ODI hundred seals One-Day series for Pakistan against Zimbabwe

Mohammad Rizwan breaks silence on India’s Champions Trophy travel stance, says 'KL Rahul, Suryakumar...'

Shan Masood backs Babar Azam to ‘comeback stronger’ following Test omission

Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach a week ahead of Australia ODIs, T20Is

Pak vs Eng, 2nd Test: He sells cricket for Pakistan, says Ramiz Raja on Babar Azam being rested

Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal return as Pakistan name playing XI for first Test against England

Players are only focused on making money: Zaheer Abbas on Pakistan's downfall, lashes out at PCB

Pakistan players awaiting salaries for last 3 months, women's team playing T20 WC without being paid: Report

Usman Qadir, son of late Abdul Qadir, announces retirement from Pakistan cricket at 31

Did differences with coach Gary Kirsten lead to Babar Azam quitting captaincy? PCB source reveals details

After Babar Azam's resignation, Pakistan set to name 3 separate captains: Reports